Hurricanes coaches and broadcasters will wear special
Hockey Fights Cancer
ties and scarves during the game, and the team will wear special Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys during its pregame warmup. Corporate partners will show their support by changing their dasher boards to lavender for the game.
Cancer awareness, research and support groups will be on the PNC Arena concourse to speak with fans and share their respective missions. Each group has nominated cancer survivors, patients and individuals critical to the fight for gameday activities and in-game recognitions. Fans will also be asked to participate in a moment of remembrance before the game.
Four player baskets and other Hockey Fights Cancer themed items will be auctioned off at the
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation's
kiosk outside of section 129, and proceeds will be split among the cancer organizations in attendance. Each basket will include a player-worn Hockey Fights Cancer warm-up jersey (to be signed at a later date) as well as other Hockey Fights Cancer themed items. To view items or participate in the auction, visit
www.hurricanesauctions.org
. The rest of the warm-up jerseys will be auctioned off through
NHL Auctions
in December.
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation will sell 250 limited-edition, Hockey Fights Cancer mystery locker room nameplates for $40 each at the kiosk outside of section 129. Each nameplate is signed by a Hurricanes player and comes with a certificate of authenticity and tax receipt. Hockey Fights Cancer themed pucks used during pregame warmup will also be available for $30. All proceeds benefit the Foundation.
The Hurricanes are also partnering with
The Blood Connection
to host a blood drive through its mobile unit which will be stationed in front of the PNC Arena South Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, starting at 11 a.m.,
St. Baldrick's
will be hosting a head-shaving event on the South Plaza with support from Great Clips stylists.
About Hockey Fights Cancer
Hockey Fights Cancer unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients & their families. The initiative gets an assist from players, coaches, officials, broadcasters, equipment managers, front office staff, corporate partners & fans. Together, the hockey community looks to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through & moving past cancer. The campaign is from November 1-November 30 with each Club hosting an awareness night between those dates.
